DAY 01 – ARRIVAL AT NEWYORK
Welcome to New York City! Meet your group and tour leader in the evening for an informal welcome at the hotel. Until then, feel free to roam the famed streets of New York like a local or rest up for our great adventure ahead!
DAY 02 – New York – Philadelphia – Washington D.C.
We depart New York for Philadelphia, where we spend the morning exploring the gorgeous historic district of the “City of Brotherly Love” and the birthplace of a nation. See landmarks such as the Liberty Bell, and stroll through Independence National Historic Park and Mall. Then continue to the nation’s iconic capital, Washington, D.C. Accommodation Washington Hilton – 4 Star (or similar) Included Activities Sightseeing of Liberty Bell Sightseeing of Independence National Historic Park.
Day 03 -Washington D.C.
Ready to explore the capital inside out? Tag along your expert guide to learn all about the marvellous sights such as the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the JFK Memorial. Enjoy your personal leisure time in the afternoon, perhaps visit some of the many museums including the famous Smithsonian Institute or simply stroll the banks of the Potomac River. Accommodation Washington Hilton – 4 Star (or similar) Included Activities Sightseeing of U.S. Capitol Building Sightseeing of Washington Monument Sightseeing of Lincoln Memorial Sightseeing of the White House Sightseeing of Arlington National Cemetery, site of the JFK Memorial.
Day 04 – Washington D.C. – Gettysburg – Niagara Falls, Canada
Continuing our journey northward, we visit the Gettysburg National Military Park. It is here that one of the most decisive and famous battles of the American Civil War took place, as well as Abraham Lincoln’s famous address in 1863. We then travel through upstate New York to Buffalo and finally cross the international border into Canada, where the thundering noise and intense mist of Niagara Falls permeates the air. Accommodation Niagara Riverside Resort -3 Star (or similar) Included Activities Sightseeing of Gettysburg National Military Park.
Day 05 -Niagara Falls – The Great Lakes – Detroit
Start this unforgettable morning with the breath-taking scenery of the world-famous Niagara Falls. Stroll along Table Rock and view the thundering waters of Horseshoe Falls with your Tour Leader. Returning to the United States in the late afternoon, we continue to our hotel in a suburb of Detroit, also known as “Motor City USA”. Accommodation Best Western Greenfield Inn – 3 Star Included Activities Sightseeing of Niagara Falls.
Day 06 – Detroit – Chicago
This morning we find out why Detroit is named the Motor City with visits to the The Ford River Rouge Factory and the Henry Ford Museum. After some time to explore the plentiful exhibits, we will visit the nearby Ford plant to watch how modern vehicles are produced at the ever-busy factory floor. We bid farewell to Detroit and ride inland to the south of Lake Michigan, reaching Chicago to rest up for the night. Accommodation Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown – 3 Star (or similar) Included Activities The Ford River Rouge Factory Henry Ford Museum Ford Factory Visit
Day 07 – Chicago
Start the day with a short tour of the city’s highlights including Lake Shore Drive, the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier. Enjoy your personal leisure time for the rest of the day to explore the ‘Windy City’ Chicago on your own terms. Freely marvel at the fascinatingly bold architecture of downtown Chicago or the inspiring artworks in one of the famous museums in town. Accommodation Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown – 3 Star (or similar) Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Sightseeing of Lake Shore Drive Sightseeing of the Magnificent Mile Sightseeing of Navy Pier.
Day 08 – Chicago – Mississippi River Crossing – Sioux Falls
Travel through the Midwest along farms abundant in corn and wheat fields and dairy farms. Crossing the mighty Mississippi River, we ride into the state of Iowa to arrive just as Lewis & Clark Expedition did two centuries ago on the banks of the Missouri River. We make our way to Sioux Falls for a refreshing rest. Accommodation Comfort Suites (or similar) Included Activities Sightseeing of Mississippi River
Day 09 – Sioux Falls – Badlands National Park – Mt. Rushmore National Memorial – Deadwood/Rapid City
Travel westward through the vast and lush grasslands of South Dakota and onwards to Badlands National Park. This natural wonderland, once home to the buffalo and antelope, is filled with amazing colorful natural rock formations. Then we continue on to the Black Hills, sacred to the Native Indians and home to the famous Mount Rushmore. After we finish soaking in the unforgettable views, we depart for Rapid City to spend the night. Accommodation Best Western Ramkota Hotel – 3 Star (or similar) Included Activities Sightseeing of Badlands National Park Sightseeing of Mt. Rushmore National Memorial
Day 10 – Deadwood/Rapid City – Bighorn Mountains – Cody
We continue our journey towards the wondrous lands of Wyoming, home to twelve mountain ranges intermixed with vast deserts and rolling grasslands. We will be resting for a big day tomorrow in Cody. In case overnight in Cody is not possible due to poor weather or adverse road conditions in Yellowstone, we will be spending the night in Billings Livingston, Montana. Accommodation Buffalo Bill Village.
Day 11 – Cody – Yellowstone National Park
Drive past the mountains of Wyoming to Yellowstone, America’s first National Park! Tag along your expert guide to enjoy an in-depth tour of this immense geothermal wonderland which includes waterfalls, geysers, canyons, colourful wildlife and more! Some of the incredible highlights will be Yellowstone Lake, Old Faithful, Yellowstone Canyon’s majestic falls, and the beautiful Hayden Valley. Accommodation Kelly Inn West Yellowstone (or similar) Included Activities Sightseeing of Yellowstone National Park.
Day 12 – Yellowstone – Grand Teton National Park – Salt Lake City
Today we travel through Grand Teton National Park, as long as the weather permits, to witness magnificent mountain peaks towering over 3,900 metres. Visit the Snake River Outlook and try your eye at capturing the stunning landscape made famous by Ansel Adam’s iconic shot in black and white. Arriving in Utah, known for its Mormon Community, embark on a short tour of its capital, Salt Lake City. See how the Mormon followers of Brigham Young built one of the best-planned cities in the country. We visit the State Capital building, famed Temple Square and the Tabernacle before arriving at our hotel for the evening. Accommodation Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites – 3 Star (or similar) Included Activities Sightseeing of Grand Teton National Park Sightseeing of Snake River Sightseeing of State Capital Building & Temple Square & the Tabernacle.
Day 13 – Salt Lake City – Bryce Canyon National Park
Embark for a journey to the spectacular Bryce Canyon and follow your guide on a tour through a multi-coloured world of sandstone spires and pinnacles, also known as “hoodoos”, that dazzle the eye. This evening, weather permitting, make sure to gaze upon the enchanting night-sky with sparkling stars & breath-taking constellations. Accommodation Bryce View Lodge (or similar) Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Sightseeing of Bryce Canyon.
Day 14 -Bryce Canyon – Lake Powell – Grand Canyon – Flagstaff
Departing Bryce Canyon, we ride onwards to the stunning Lake Powell, where canyon walls of red-rock tower over crystal blue waters. Lake Powell is the second-largest man-made lake in America, part of a series of lakes formed after the damming of the Colorado River. Our next stop will be the world-famous Grand Canyon National Park, one of the seven great natural wonders and most impressive sceneries of the world! Pause at the rim of the Canyon to fully experience and appreciate this mile-deep canyon and all its plunging gorges, rising spires, extinct volcanoes, and the snaking Colorado River. Riding on the Historic Route 66, Flagstaff will be where we dream of the sights of the day. Accommodation Days Flagstaff (or similar) Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Sightseeing of Lake Powell Grand Canyon National Park Visit Sightseeing of Route 66.
Day 15 – Flagstaff – Seligman/Route 66 – Las Vegas
Viva Las Vegas! In the morning, we hit the road for Las Vegas, the dazzling “Entertainment Capital of the World”. On the way, we will pass through the authentic town of Seligman on the famed Route 66, which looks as if it froze in time sixty years ago. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the world-renowned Las Vegas Strip. Accommodation Luxor Las Vegas – 4 Star (or similar) Included Activities Panoramic tour of Seligman Town.
Day 16 – Las Vegas – Mojave Desert – Beverly Hills – Los Angeles
Riding towards the western coast to Los Angeles, enjoy views of the scenic Mojave Desert with characteristic Joshua trees clustered on the mountainous backdrop. Arriving in L.A., join your guide for a tour through the “City of Angels” including famed spots as Hollywood, Sunset Strip and parts of Beverly Hills, before reaching our hotel. Accommodation Sonesta Los Angeles Airport – 4 Star (or similar) Included Activities Panoramic tour of the Mojave Desert Sightseeing of Hollywood & Sunset Strip & Beverly Hills.
Day 17 – Departure
Our trip will end in Los Angeles after we say goodbye to our new friends and check-out of the hotel by 12:00pm.
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